Breakout Session 1: Maintaining Effective Communication
Good communication is a key element of any relationship, and a mentoring relationship is no exception. It is critical that mentors and mentees reflect upon and identify characteristics of effective communication and take time to practice communication skills within their mentoring relationship. This session will provide guidance on developing and maintaining effective communication.
Breakout Session 2: Aligning Expectations
A shared understanding of what each person expects is critical to establishing effective mentor-mentee relationships. Challenges arise when mentors and mentees have misunderstandings about expectations in the relationship, which naturally changes over time. Therefore, ongoing reflection and communication about expectations is needed to maintain positive and productive mentor-mentee relationships.